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Eastern Cretaceous fossil identification


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Recently visited the Green Mill Run area in NC and found some fossils that thought would peak some interest but need the help of identification. I know the site can have a bit Cretaceous but also Eocene and Pliocene, so it can make it harder to identify things.

 

The first one I assume might be crocodylian or maybe turtle, not sure. Those thick grooves make me think maybe crocodylian.

 

The second seems like, from looking at the root base, a possible theropod tooth? I thought maybe claw of a turtle, but seeing that thick base makes me think otherwise.

 

Lastly found what I think is some claw. Of what? I don't know. Dromeaosaur? The tip is clearly broken off, but the grooves on the underside are clearly noticeable. Any insight would be of great help. Thanks!

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The first fossil is part of a whale vertebral epiphysis. The third is from a fish and is known as an “Emmons fish tooth” because it was erroneously thought to be a tooth when first described. No idea on the second fossil. 

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Please take pictures from directly above the second item, laying flat. Both sides.

Also pics of it from the top down, and from the bottom up.

Also, each side.

 

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No Eocene at GMR.  Your fossils do not seem to be Cretaceous.  The "Emmon's fish tooth" is fairly common in the Yorktown Formation which is Pliocene.

 

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